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Mixed Stripes

Spring is officially here ladies and floral prints and bright stripes are flooding our favorite fast fashion retailers. We've all heard the dreaded myth about stripes and their unflattering qualities, but I can assure you those days are long gone. If women can boldly display color blocking and rock studded stiletto boots through the streets of Beverly Hills these days, there's simply no reason we should continue living in fear of horizontal stripes. No piece of clothing or accessory is safe from this bold statement and it's time we all got in on the stripe action. Above I paired my colorful blouse by Splendid with my new Ted Baker skater skirt which you can see here. For accessories, I added ShoeMint shoes and my favorite House of Harlow 1960 pieces which you can see here and here. I love the contrast achieved when pairing stripes of different widths as well as playful color combos. Remember, for a more flattering striped appearance, go with a looser top and don't be afraid to mix. Your eye will constantly be entertained which in turn will give you a visually balanced ensemble. I urge you all to rock horizontal stripes this Spring and pair them with vertical stripes or zig zag lines to reach pure geometric perfection. For those of you who are too timid for this stripe on stripe look, try starting with a light silk scarf, paired with striped flats or an oversized clutch. For the daring fash mavens out there, opt for a bright striped trench or blazer with an equally powerful pump like this.

Below are some of my favorite pieces that are currently available at Shopbop. Click the picture to shop the look.

Your look is very girly and cute!!Everything is about mixing prints and wearing bright colors so yes I will dare it too!!!Thank you for your lovely comment!XOXONinahttp://trendsurvivor.com/http://trendsurvivor.blogspot.com/

My sister and I were just discussing our love for all things striped! If you get a chance check out my weekend recap of my sister's wedding planning. We picked a great BM dress!XOhttp://justasmalltowngirlblog.blogspot.com

Ahh! You look stunning! I love love LOVE this outfit! I love the nautical feel it has, and the blouse is so cute, love the buttons! You always have the most amazing outfits Anna :) Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog!

I've always loved wearing horizontal stripes. There's something about their clean, crispness that makes me happy. I'm so excited that more designers and shops are getting in on this. So many colors and options to choose from! I love that bag by the way, so gorgeous.

This outfit is so pretty. I love the combination with the stripes. The grey shoe from ShoeMint are stunning and I Love also the Bag. Thank you Anna for your lovely comment on my Blog. I had a great weekend and hope you had a lovely weekend too.

I love all the looks you picked!! My favorite are the Chevron striped v-neck top; The grey on grey skirt the the ruching at the top... or is that a knot? Not sure... and the beautiful striped dresses!! I also loved the colors you mixed!

You look amazing! I will hopefully one day find the courage to wear this bold print again. Horizontal stripes and I have had a rocky past. But seeing this outfit makes me want to shop!Check out how to be a DJ:http://fitnessmisc.blogspot.com/2012/03/music-monday-party-like-rockstar.html

Hi! Thanks so much for finding my blog and for following me! I am honored, as your blog is absolutely amazing! I love everything about it! I also love that you are an aspiring accessory designer, as so am I! I just recently put my jewelry out in the universe and have a blog for it. You should visit when you have a chance, as I would really love your input! I really hope we keep in touch because I love creative people like yourself, and the inspiration! You have great style! Keep up the great work! xo

Thank you for finding me, im very new to the blogging world and its very encouraging when people find me. You blog is awesome and your fashion and outfits are amazing! I look forward learning more about fashion for the upcoming spring!

I would never think to mix stripes but you totally pull it off! I may have to give it a shot to see what it would look like! I'm also loving the nails and I'll have to check out the new OPI collection for sure.

Splendid has great pieces! I love the strip paired with the different colors and cuts. Very flattering and stepping out of {most women's} comfort zone. I'm with you - love to mix it up. Great shoes too and love the OPI polish :)

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